DAY 1. You’ll be picked up from your Bangkok hotel at around 7:30am.From Bangkok we drive north and east via Saraburi towards Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat). We then turn off the main route and take the scenic back roads to Khao Yai in the Asoke Valley. We then drive through patchwork countryside that could almost be France, were it not for the banana trees and occasional coconut palm. It’s here that we visit our first winery, the PB Valley Khao Yai Winery. Set on a valley plain 300 metres above sea level close to Khao Yai National Park. Khao Yai Winery claims to be the birthplace of Khao Yai wine. The 800 Acre plantation includes 200 acres of good quality grapes and a 3,000 square-meter factory that includes a fermentation room housing French-made 225-litre oak barrels with the capacity to mature 450,000 litres of wine, or 600,000 bottles a year. We start with an extended tour of the vineyard and winery, concluded by a tasting of their best white and red wines. Usually, four different wines are offered for tasting.After a couple of hours we will be transported over to the Vineyard's own restaurant, the Great Hornbill, where a buffet lunch will be provided including a glass of their excellent wine.After lunch, we will take the short drive to our next winery, the Gran Monte Winery (only during weekends). Just like the first one, it is set in 800 acres and planted with Shriaz, Tempranillo, Chenin Blanc, and Clombard grapes, Gran Monte produces excellent wines. The vineyards are family owned and operated. Set on 40 acres and grows a mixture of Syrah and Chenin Blanc vines to produce some great wines. We start with a short tour of the vineyard followed by an extended wine tasting session in the purpose build tasting house.After all this wine, we will take a short drive to see the beautiful and famous Muek Lek waterfalls, where you might want to take a dip in the refreshing lagoons (if you’re still sober enough that is...). Finally, on our way to the Fahsai Resort where we will spend the night, we make a short stop to see a beautiful temple that is dominated by a Giant Buddha set into the hillside.Dinner will be served at around 7:30pm and will be local Thai Cuisine and includes a free glass of local Red or White wine.
DAY 2. After a hearty breakfast we will set off and head over to Khao Yai National Park. The park covers some 2,168 sq kms and is home to over 2,000 different species of vegetation and more than 300 species of birds and animals. We travel through the park stopping at various view points and we also have the option of a short trek through the jungle to the Heo Naraok waterfall.We then continue in the direction of Khorat stopping off for a comfort break and an Ice Cream at Chok Chai Diary Farm.Lunch will be taken in or around Khorat and will be Thai Cuisine, including a glass of wine (or beer).We then travel on towards the Ancient City of Prasat Hin Phimai, an ancient Khmer city with magnificent sandstone temples and architecture dating back thousands of years. Mid-afternoon we will set back off towards your hotel in Bangkok with a few short stops on the way to break up the journey.
Price: 8,000 Baht p.p.based on twinsharingminimum: two participants.
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